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Paleo Delicata Squash Coconut Flour Brownies

October 20, 2017 By Sandi Gaertner 39 Comments

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Coconut flour brownies with Delicata squash are a sneaky way to make brownies healthier! These moist, delicious brownies are grain-free, dairy-free, gluten free, and paleo. If you love chocolate, this paleo coconut flour brownie recipe is for you.

You may also want to check out my other delicious gluten free brownie recipes too!

Three delicata squash paleo brownies stacked on top of each other on a white plate

Table of Contents

  • Coconut Flour Brownies with a Healthy Secret
    • Delicata Squash
    • How to Cook Delicata Squash:
  • Coconut Flour Brownies Recipe Substitutions and Variations:
  • Paleo Delicata Squash Brownies
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions

Coconut Flour Brownies with a Healthy Secret

That’s right, this is one of those recipes that you have to promise not to tell your kids about the hidden vegetables.

What if I told you that you could have these delicious brownies and that they are grain free, healthy brownies with no refined sugar? Well, this brownie is a new hit in our house!

I am trying to add more grain free treats for our family and this experiment came out really well. I credit the moistness of these paleo chocolate brownies with the delicata squash inside.

If you like to hide veggies in your baking, check out these Gluten Free Acorn Squash Cookies or these Gluten Free Butternut Squash Caramel Cake Bars.

I hope you agree these are the BEST paleo brownies ever 🙂

Rows of delicata squash super chocolate coconut flour brownies

Delicata Squash

Shhhh! Please don’t give my secret away to my kids by telling them that there is squash in this Paleo brownies recipe!

Delicata squash is a beautiful yellow squash with green and sometimes orange stripes. It is a light squash that has a sweet flavor.

bins of squash at the farmer's market.

How to Cook Delicata Squash:

There are a few different ways to cook Delicata squash, including:

  • Baking it in the oven, which is what I did for this recipe.
  • Microwaving the squash. To microwave delicata squash, slice the squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds. Place the squash face down in a microwave-safe dish. Add a little water to the pan. Microwave for 8 minutes until soft.
  • Grill it! This is a fun way to cook delicata squash to add a slightly smoky flavor. Half and prepare the squash as listed above. Place the squash halves stripes down and grill for 10 minutes.

roasted delicata squash sliced in half vertically on a foil lined baking tray

I roasted a delicata squash I received from our local CSA farm box. I like to choose delicata squash for our weekly box because it is sweet and easy to incorporate into so many recipes.

These grain-free brownies are a delicious treat!

The top view of six coconut flour brownies lined up. on a counter top

What grade of maple syrup is best for this paleo chocolate brownie recipe?

Maple syrup comes in two grades. Grade A is lighter and is what you see most commonly in your grocery store. Grade B maple syrup is darker and has a stronger maple flavor. For this recipe, either maple syrup will work, but I prefer Grade B.

This coconut flour brownies recipe is very easy to make. You will want to use an electric mixer to blend the batter in order to break up the squash and make a smooth paleo brownie batter.

A Stack of three paleo chocolate brownies. An orange piece of rafia is tied around the brownies in a bow

You can see how moist these coconut flour brownies are. I love that there is a grain-free brownies. You can also see there is no obvious sign of squash!!

Coconut Flour Brownies Recipe Substitutions and Variations:

There are a few fun ways to change up this paleo chocolate brownies recipe. Here are a few of my favorites:

  • Add dark chocolate chips.
  • Add dried fruit like cranberries
  • Add nuts. I used walnuts, but pecans or even macadamia nuts would be delicious.
  • If you don’t like maple syrup, you can use honey or agave nectar instead.

You may also love these easy gluten free chocolate brownies or these Protein Low Carb Keto Brownies by Food Faith Fitness.

Things You Need To Make This Coconut Flour Brownies Recipe:

  1. Coconut flour absorbs a ton of moisture, make sure you measure this correctly so it has the right consistency in this recipe.
  2. An 8×8 baking pan is a perfect size to make this recipe.

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Paleo Delicata Squash Brownies

Paleo Delicata Squash Brownies

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

These paleo delicata squash brownies are super moist and chocolatey!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pureed roasted delicata squash
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1/4 cup tapioca starch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, I used Ghirardelli
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Spray a 10x10 baking dish with coconut oil, or other nonstick oil.
  3. In a large bowl, add dry ingredients and whisk to blend.
  4. In a small bowl, add wet ingredients and squash puree.
  5. Use a mixer to blend well. (This also helps break up the squash more.)
  6. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well.
  7. Pour into baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until done in the center.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 170 Total Fat: 12g Saturated Fat: 8g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 31mg Sodium: 67mg Carbohydrates: 15g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 10g Protein: 2g
Please note this nutrition information is calculated by a recipe plugin and is an estimate based on the ingredients used in this recipe.
© Sandi Gaertner
Cuisine: American / Category: Gluten Free Dessert Recipes

 

 

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Comments

  1. Agness of Run Agness Run

    October 23, 2017 at 4:25 am

    These brownies are making my mouth watering right now, Sandi! Awesome autumn recipe. Can I use honey rather than maple syrup?

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 23, 2017 at 11:13 am

      Thank you so much Agness 🙂

      Reply
  2. Julia

    October 21, 2017 at 6:32 am

    I made two batches of brownies this week but I still can make more :)! Love your recipe.

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 21, 2017 at 9:03 am

      Thank you Julia, I have frozen this brownie recipe, so maybe the other batches you made also freeze well?

      Reply
  3. Deanna

    October 21, 2017 at 6:03 am

    I love it!!! Looks so decedent!!!!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 21, 2017 at 9:03 am

      Thank you Deanna 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jenn

    October 21, 2017 at 6:02 am

    Squash in brownies, this is definitely new but what a great idea to get those veggies in! Will have to try this, exploring paleo recipes so all new turf for me, thanks for your help with the journey!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 21, 2017 at 9:04 am

      Enjoy Jenn…I hope your family loves these. (Though don’t tell my kids I put a veggie in their dessert!)

      Reply
  5. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

    October 21, 2017 at 4:55 am

    These look and sound delicious – especially the inclusion of the delicata squash. A great way to get some more veggies in.

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 21, 2017 at 9:05 am

      Thank you so much Bintu 🙂

      Reply
  6. Emily

    October 21, 2017 at 12:48 am

    What a great idea to use squash I would never have thought of that! They look absolutely delicious.

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 21, 2017 at 9:07 am

      Thank you so much Emily 🙂

      Reply
  7. Divya Prakash

    October 13, 2015 at 4:18 am

    Tasty and healthy brownies. I really want to try them.

    Reply
  8. justine @ Full Belly SIsters

    October 12, 2015 at 5:08 am

    These look absolutely scrumptious!

    Reply
  9. Linda (Meal Planning Maven)

    October 11, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    I have made brownies with sweet potatoes and pumpkin, so I am very intrigued to try yours made with delicata squash. They look so yummy!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 11, 2015 at 7:59 pm

      Those sound amazing Linda 🙂

      Reply
  10. Chicago Jogger

    October 11, 2015 at 5:35 pm

    I have a delicata squash on my counter right now begging to be used in this recipe! This looks delicious, and I love that you used coconut flour. Pinning to my squash board 🙂

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 11, 2015 at 7:59 pm

      Perfect 🙂

      Reply
  11. christine

    October 11, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    Oh wow, how clever. This is definitely a brownie recipe I wouldn’t have thought up. Great job!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 11, 2015 at 8:00 pm

      Thank you so much Christine 🙂

      Reply
  12. peter @feedyoursoultoo

    October 9, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    I have not tried adding things like squash to desserts but this shows me it can be done!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 9, 2015 at 2:12 pm

      I find it is quite the sneaky way to get veggies into my kids 🙂

      Reply
  13. peter @feedyoursoultoo

    December 17, 2014 at 10:28 am

    Love the look and the presentation of this dessert.

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      December 17, 2014 at 12:49 pm

      Thank you Peter 🙂

      Reply
  14. Healing Tomato

    December 15, 2014 at 8:06 pm

    I have never put squash into brownies. You have come up with a truly unique recipe.

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      December 16, 2014 at 7:20 am

      They keep the brownies surprisingly moist 🙂

      Reply
  15. Debra Clark

    December 10, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    These brownies caught my eye the instant I seen the picture. They look so delicious, so mouthwatering, I’m quite sure I’ve gained weight just looking at the picture! Wow!

    Reply
  16. Emily @ Glitz Glam Gluten-Free

    December 8, 2014 at 11:51 pm

    These look delicious! Love the idea of adding squash to baked goods!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      December 9, 2014 at 11:11 am

      I hope you like them Emily 🙂

      Reply
  17. Shirley @ gfe & All Gluten-Free Desserts

    December 8, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    Sandi, I’m all over these! You can do such amazing things with squash to create grain-free desserts. 🙂 Great job, dear!

    Shirley

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      December 8, 2014 at 10:05 pm

      Thank you so much Shirley. I am becoming a huge fan of all winter squash in my baking lately 🙂

      Reply
  18. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist

    December 8, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    Did the kids notice the veggies?

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      December 8, 2014 at 3:50 pm

      Surprisingly, they didn’t. Don’t tell!

      Reply
  19. Michelle @ My Gluten-free Kitchen

    December 8, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    Love this grain-free option! I’ll definitely point people to it that are looking for that option.
    To answer your question, chocolate chips are my favorite addition to brownies!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      December 8, 2014 at 3:50 pm

      Thank you Michelle 🙂

      Reply
  20. Linda (Meal Planning Maven)

    December 8, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    I want one of these right now…OMG they look amazing!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      December 8, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      Thank you Linda 🙂

      Reply
  21. The Food Hunter

    December 8, 2014 at 11:12 am

    Oh these look so rich and dreamy!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      December 8, 2014 at 3:51 pm

      Wish I could send some your way. I am eating too many sweets 🙂

      Reply

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